Government by the People, National, State, Local

For courses in American Government.

Grounded in the most authoritative scholarship available for the introductory course, Government by the People is a complete introduction to American Government and the discipline of political science. It is built around a simple goal- to make students effective participants in our political culture by making them informed consumers of that culture. This is the text that will help students understand why government and politics matter.

With a new, engaging design and three new, compelling features, Government by the Peoplecontinues to be the cornerstone of American Government classes that it has been for the past 50 years. There is no text more reliable in advancing your students from being simple onlookers to knowledgeable participants in the American political experience.

Available in 9 different versions to fit the specific needs of your course.